Casual - Band 4 + 25% - $44.89 per hour + Super

• Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Award winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

We are looking for passionate and motivated individuals to lead the delivery of our aquatic programs on deck. As an Aquatic Services Officer, you will play a key role in assessing and educating students, providing exceptional customer service to our Yarra Leisure families, and supporting the development of our staff. You will contribute to the success of our learn-to-swim, water safety, and other specialised aquatic programs within the City of Yarra’s Leisure Services Branch.

We have two core programs - School Swimming Programs from 9:30am-3:00pm, and our Yarra Leisure Learn to Swim program which runs from 9:30am-12:30pm and 3:30pm-7:00pm Monday to Friday and 8:00am-2:00pm on Weekends. As such, we are seeking staff with a range of availability during these times.

The industry is continuing to see unprecedented demand for swimming lessons and our program continues to grow over time in response to our ever-growing community.

Benefits of working at Yarra Leisure:

• Free Staff Membership and access to facilities
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Industry best practice training and development program
• Being part of a diverse and energetic team living the Yarra Values of Accountability, Respect and Courage
• Working in the vibrant City of Yarra with the ability to work at three sites including Collingwood Leisure Centre, Fitzroy Swimming Pool, Richmond Recreation Centre

Applicants must hold a current Teacher of Swimming and Water Certificate from a Registered Provider and CPR qualification (or have commenced the process of obtaining these qualifications).

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the on-deck delivery of aquatic programs, ensuring high standards of customer service and safety.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback to support their development within the learn-to-swim curriculum.
• Support and mentor swim instructors, contributing to their ongoing growth and program consistency.
• Perform all work processes in accordance with the Yarra Leisure Aquatic Programs and all Yarra Leisure policies and procedures.

Position Description - Aquatic Services Officer 2025

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.